What an entrance: My misadventure Wednesday in full view of the high-class symphony set has been reported on JTV and mentioned by Cit Pat reporter Chris Gautz on his blog and on the radio.

Jackson Symphony Orchestra invited the media to unveil a new exterior on its building (it looks nice) and update progress on a $4.5 million fund drive (they're halfway home).

Cit Pat reporter Bill Chapin went to cover the entertainment news. Gautz went to keep abreast of business news. Metro Editor Tom Perrin went to make sure everyone returned to work without side trips. And I went to cover the free coney dogs and rice pudding.

Dignitaries in attendance included Mayor Jerry Ludwig, state representatives Martin Griffin and Mike Simpson, City Manager Bill Ross, the wife of Congressman Tim Walberg and several dozen symphony supporters.

As I took a seat in the front-row, my chair collapsed the very instant it was hit by my butt. I fell to the floor in a confused heap.

Young musicians playing in the corner stopped the music in shock and horror. Concerned bystanders pulled me up and asked if I was OK. I turned beet red and bowed to the crowd.

When the speech-making concluded, I stood and prepared to hit the hot dog line.

"Watch your step, Brad," said Marc Daly of Jackson Radio Works, as if worried I might trip over the floor.

That's the sort of brotherhood that makes working in the media so very rewarding.

What to expect in Sunday's column: How the bad economy can have a small silver lining in Jackson.